Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1909-1928
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FEICE, n. Also feece (Mry., Bnff. 1955). Cai. forms of Eng. face (Cai.7 1950). See P.L.D. §157. (1). [feis, fi:s]Cai. 1909 D. Houston 'E Silkie Man 3:
'E wur cuttan i' yir feece laek a knife.Cai. 1928 John o' Groat Jnl. (10 Feb.):
They've naething til dae but turn 'e tap an' wash their feice at 'e stroop.
